Category Archives: environment
Activists: Car-Free Days Are ‘A Waste’
Environmental activists on Monday urged the Jakarta Administration to temporarily halt its car-free days on selected city roads, saying a re-evaluation was needed because the event had failed to reduce air pollution and loose regulations have resulted in many violations, … Continue reading
Filed under Automotives, environment, Pollution, Traffic System
Indooroopilly station goes green
The new-look Indooroopilly station. January 12, 2009 – 11:19AM Indooroopilly Train Station has been named the city’s first “green” transport hub following a $26.5 million revamp that includes a rainwater tank and solar panels. The new-look rail station in Brisbane’s … Continue reading
Filed under environment, Railway Transport
Texas State Bicycle Survey Reveals Danger Concerns, Cycling Perceptions
Chandra Bhat poses with bicycles at The University of Texas. (Credit: Photo By: Beverly Barrett) ScienceDaily ( Dec. 15, 2008 ) — Bicyclists in Dallas, Houston and San Antonio are more concerned with being involved in vehicle crashes compared to … Continue reading
Filed under environment, Traffic Safety
A New Use For Recycled Tires
By Jennifer Berry, Earth911 Approximately 300 million used car and truck tires are generated in the U.S. each year, according to the Recycling Times. With at least 25 percent of scrap tires being landfilled each year, there is a constant … Continue reading
Filed under environment
